CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT-BRION 1945 |

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1945 Talence (Pessac-Léognan), Grand Cru Classéu. vts, 'Nicolas' stamp, heavily bin-soiled and slightly scuffed label, slightly nicked, soiled, and corroded capsule, excellent color and clarityThis has to be one of the greatest wines ever to have come out of Bordeaux. The combination of La Mission's natural inclination towards power and character with the force and concentration of the vintage is almost explosive! I would certainly put this wine into the category of 'finest of the century' - and it will continue to shine into the next. A very recent bottle was utterly impressive, with enormous impact. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 941 mag (cn)Estimates are per lot